PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024
31.35 USD
+0.44 (+1.42%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
31.35 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PZZA. PZZA was compared to 125 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While PZZA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PZZA has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
- PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years PZZA 4 years were profitable.
- PZZA had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.23%, PZZA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.12%) than 81.75% of its industry peers.
- PZZA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.10%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.23% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 15.12% |
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
1.3 Margins
- PZZA has a Profit Margin (1.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
- PZZA's Operating Margin of 5.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 62.70% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has grown nicely.
- PZZA has a Gross Margin of 26.62%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PZZA underperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.79% | ||
| GM | 26.62% |
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
- There is no outstanding debt for PZZA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- PZZA has an Altman-Z score of 3.54. This indicates that PZZA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- PZZA has a Altman-Z score of 3.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. PZZA outperforms 82.54% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 9.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 9.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- PZZA has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.68) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.54 |
ROIC/WACC2.12
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PZZA has a Current ratio of 0.87. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PZZA outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.76 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- PZZA's Quick ratio of 0.76 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PZZA is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for PZZA have decreased strongly by -38.89% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 32.15% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, PZZA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y33%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue Next Year-1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.37%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.92, PZZA is valued on the expensive side.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PZZA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PZZA is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. PZZA is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.48, the valuation of PZZA can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 70.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 88.10% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PZZA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PZZA's earnings are expected to grow with 49.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.95%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of PZZA dropped by -25.48% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.10. PZZA pays more dividend than 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PZZA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 8.81%, which is quite nice.
- PZZA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 163.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PZZA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP163.2%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners112.48%
Inst Owner Change-6.74%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap1.03B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)37.38M
Analysts73.33
Price Target48.47 (54.61%)
Short Float %11.27%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.95% |
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.81%
DP163.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.56%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)21.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)24.17%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.3%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3.07%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.85%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.45%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.73%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.57%
PT rev (1m)-3.14%
PT rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.55 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.16 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)1.9
Fwd EY6.07%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY7.71%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY15.27%
SpS63.63
BVpS-13.4
TBVpS-15.45
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.23% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 19.69% | ||
| ROIC | 15.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.57% | ||
| OM | 5.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.79% | ||
| GM | 26.62% | ||
| FCFM | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)8.86%
ROA(5y)6.36%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.1%
ROIC(5y)18.49%
ROICexc(3y)20.56%
ROICexc(5y)20.67%
ROICexgc(3y)23.77%
ROICexgc(5y)24.21%
ROCE(3y)24.87%
ROCE(5y)24.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.79%
ROICexgc growth 5Y44.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.25%
OM growth 3Y-6.37%
OM growth 5Y42.55%
PM growth 3Y174.07%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.81%
GM growth 5Y-0.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover2.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 98.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.72% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | 212.08% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.54 |
F-Score6
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC2.12
Cap/Depr(3y)124.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.22%
Profit Quality(3y)80.41%
Profit Quality(5y)690.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
EPS Next Y33%
EPS Next 2Y26.4%
EPS Next 3Y49.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
Revenue Next Year-1.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.4%
Revenue Next 3Y7.37%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.28%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.51%
EBIT growth 5Y49.57%
EBIT Next Year34.39%
EBIT Next 3Y17.07%
EBIT Next 5Y19.41%
FCF growth 1Y-9.22%
FCF growth 3Y-33.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y-6.69%
OCF growth 3Y-16.73%
OCF growth 5Y11.55%
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PZZA.
What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PZZA stock?
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PZZA stock?
The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PZZA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to grow by 33% in the next year.